Row house in Lanaken uninhabitable after severe fire

A severe fire destroyed a row house on Maaseikersteenweg in Smeermaas, Lanaken, possibly originating from the fireplace. The residents were not home during the incident. Firefighters from Oost-Limburg and Maastricht responded quickly, using a ladder truck to control the flames. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the house is currently uninhabitable. The Maaseikersteenweg was temporarily closed to allow emergency services to operate safely, redirecting traffic via Bauduinplein.